Call for Presenters and Performers

The Western Australian Branch of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA) invites educators, researchers, academics, composers, conductors, musicologists, ethnomusicologists and performers working with people of all ages to submit an application to present an Elective Workshop, Paper, Posters or Concert (Lunchtime or Evening) at the 2018 Kodály National Conference. The conference is being held from Monday 1st October to Thursday 4th October in Perth, Western Australia, at the Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC Perth). Sessions showcasing Kodály inspired practice are invited which addresses any aspect of the conference theme.

The Conference Theme:

The 2018 Kodály National Conference New Horizons: Diverse Perspectives, Shared Journey invites music educators and the broader community to reflect on new possibilities in Kodály-inspired research and practice. United by the principles of Kodály’s philosophy, delegates are invited to consider their diverse perspectives working in a range of music education contexts and the implications on our shared journey as we confront new horizons.

Academic Paper:

Papers are invited on any aspect of the conference theme which encourage critical thinking and discussion. Paper presentations will be 20 minutes in length, followed by 5 minutes for questions. Post graduate students and articles reporting on new research are strongly encouraged to apply.

The following will need to be submitted for consideration:

Title of academic paper

Name of author(s)

Short abstract (120 – 150 words)

Long abstract (250 – 400 words – must include referencing, where applicable)

Papers that are unsuccessful for presentation will be considered for the Poster Session.

Poster Session:

The Poster Session is an opportunity for those who wish to present academic work or research that is in progress, or for new presenters and researchers to introduce work to their peers. Poster presentation titles and abstracts will appear in the Conference Program. Presenters will be required to attend the session to answer questions.

Specific information about poster dimension and other requirements will be communicated to authors of accepted posters. The Poster Session will be held on Tuesday 2nd October.

Elective Workshops:

Sessions in any field of interest founded on Kodály inspired practice which addresses the conference themes are invited. Elective sessions will be one hour with 50 minutes given for active participation, followed by 5 minutes for discussion. Sessions which showcase new Kodály practices based on contemporary research and the Australian Curriculum are encouraged to apply.

The following will need to be submitted for consideration:

Title of workshop/presentation

Name of presenter(s)

Short abstract outlining workshop (120 – 150 words)

Long abstract (250 – 400 words)

Concerts:

Choral and instrumental groups demonstrating exemplary Kodály inspired performance practice are invited to express an interest in participating. Performers are required to meet their own expenses. Each application will be required to include the following information:

Proposed program

Number of performers (approximate)

Performance duration

Recent recording (12 months) and photo of choir/ensemble

Equipment required for performance

Performance opportunities will consist of lunchtime concerts on Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd October or as part of the conference evening concert on Wednesday 3rd October.

Key Information:

Applications for Papers, Posters and Workshops close on Wednesday 13th December 2017.

Successful applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 28th February 2018.

Applications for Performing Groups close on Thursday 30th November 2017.

Successful Performing Groups will be notified no later than Tuesday 12th December 2017.

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

All presenters are required to pay for their own expenses, including registration, travel, accommodation and meals that are not included in the registration.

Presenters must be conference registrants at least for the day of presentation and are strongly encouraged to attend the entire conference.

All presenters and conductors are required to be financial KMEIA members.

Presenters will be paid $110.00 per Elective Workshop and $55.00 per Academic Paper.

Choirs and Instrumental Ensembles will not be paid for performances during the conference.

Submission Procedure:

All applications are to be submitted using the application form which can be downloaded from the website Application to Present is now closed.

To submit an application for a performing group online do so at the following link Application to Perform is now closed.

Applications will require the following biographical information:

Contact details (full name, postal address, phone and email)

Short biography (120 – 150 words) and photo

Names and contact details for 2 referees if you have not previously presented at a Kodály National Conference.